County Roads Worst In Years As Flooding Wrecks Routes
County officials battle severe road damage from runoff and frost with over 80 men on ten hour shifts. Bridges washed, ditches deepened, and roads statewide suffer, especially north and northeast while Lincoln highway shows holes from winter moisture. Brownson Union Pacific bus stranded. John Billiter and commissioners work around the clock to repair and keep routes passable.
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Lincoln Highway
Brownson
Union Pacific
John Billiter
Bring in those radio tub es. We test tubes free
An OCR fragment advertises radio tubes with a free test offer from R. S. Proudfit Co. The text is fragmented but indicates a product sales prompt for radio tubes and a no charge testing service.
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R. S. Proudfit Co
Wesleyan Chorus Will Appear Here March 28
The male A Capella chorus of Nebraska Wesleyan University performs at the high school auditorium at 9 30 a m on Tuesday March 28 marking its 33rd annual tour. They will also appear in Sidney Lodge Pole Chappell and Julesburg with admission 15 cents for adults. Eight soloists headline a 24 piece program. Oscar Bennett leads the group and KOA Denver will broadcast their 7 30 p m Saturday March 26 appearance.
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Nebraska Wesleyan University
Sidney
Lodge Pole
Chappell
Julesburg
Plainsman Quartet
Harmony
Potter Election Notice for Cheyenne County Nebraska
Combined school and village election set for Potter Nebraska on April 4 1939 at the public library. Electors vote for two school district No 9 education board members for three years and three village trustees for Potter for two years. Polls open 8:00 a m close 8:00 p m. Secretaries names listed as August Schmidt and H Stevens. Also a brief note reports Warren Pontious recovered from illness and returned home after hospitalization in Kimball.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Potter
Potter Public Library Room
Board of Education
August Schmidt
School Dist
Be sieged with Applications for Water and Light Superintendent
By Thursday noon the town board had 127 applications from five states for the water and light plants superintendent job. Ads appeared in the Denver Post and Omaha World Herald earlier. One mail brought 54 applications from electricians and engine men. Most applicants are currently employed but seek advancement. About 20 personal applications were made. daily applications continue. The board plans to decide early next week after interviews.
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Denver Post
Omaha World-Herald
Dore
Remembering Old Makes of American Cars
A nostalgic survey recalls about a thousand defunct auto makers that once built cars in the United States. Names like Anger, Bugmobile, Farmobile, Gasmobile, Kidder and Red Bug evoke a bygone era of inventive but short lived brands.
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America
St Pauls Lutheran Church Services Near Potter Gurley
G H Boehnke, pastor, invites parishioners to Luther church services including English Lent service at 7 30 p m Friday and German service at 10 a m Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Located 12 miles northeast of Potter and 13 miles west of Gurley. Welcome to our services.
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ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church
G. H. Boehnke
Potter
Gurley
Volunteer wardens appointed to police hunting and fishing
Five volunteer game wardens have been chosen in the territory to monitor hunters and fishermen. They aim to curb poachers and cheaters and enforce trout season rules. Fishing for trout is banned until April 1, with a daily bag limit of ten and ten in possession. violators may be reported by a warder.
Resolutions of Condolence From Royal Camp 7846
The Royal Neighbors of America lodge offers condolences to the family of Isabel Hruza a devoted member of their camp. The resolution expresses loss and faith in God and extends heartfelt sympathy with wishes of consolation and reunion in God’s promises. Committee members listed are Bessie Sheets Ruby Kaderli and Melanie Schwartz.
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America
Isabel Hruza
Cain
Bessie Sheets
Ruby Kaderli
Melanie Schwartz
First Lutheran Church Sunday Services and Death Notice
Our church offers Sunday school at 2 15 and worship with sermon at 3 p m plus a sermon on prayer. A cordial welcome to these services. Coming: His Ozark Cousin. Mrs Clarence Strandberg Fred and Art Elmquist mourn the death of their father in Chappell. Funeral held Thursday. sympathy to the bereaved.
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Clarence Strandberg
Fred
Art Elmquist
Chappell
April is Month to Vaccinate Horses Against Sleeping Sickness
Reliable authorities urge horse owners to vaccinate in April as the season for sleeping sickness nears. Protect your animals by vaccinating by June 21. consult your veterinarian for details.
Machinery Sale Announces First Week of April Auction
Sidney Livestock Sales Pavilion invites sellers to list equipment for the upcoming machinery sale in the first week of April. Promote items to be included on the sale bills and reach potential buyers.
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Sidney Livestock Sales Pavilion
Dr Miller Writes About the Unicameral Legislature
Dr Miller comments on Nebraska’s unicameral legislature and federal relief strings. He warns against federal merit staffing and dollar matching, notes insurance and securities probes, and mentions 84 general file bills with no urge for new regulation. He urges contact if help is needed.
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Federal Assistance Department
Washington
Supreme Court
Legislative Insurance and Securities Investigation Committee
Hom
Letter From Home Describes Snowbound Winter and Ski Carnival
Friend Herb writes from Hayden to Potter folks about a long snowy winter with three feet on the level and mail routes disrupted. He recalls attending a Steamboat Springs ski carnival, noting Alf Engen’s 187 foot jump and a crowd of 150 to 200 skiers. Boyd French signs as Hayden Grain manager, Hayden.
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Herb
Review
Potter
Steamboat Springs
Alf Engen
Sun Valley
Idaho
Salem
Three Shuttered Houses Serial by Ben Ames Williams
One of the era’s top fiction serials will debut in the Review with Three Shuttered Houses by Ben Ames Williams. The first instalment is coming soon, promising a strong feature for readers. Chicken supplies of all kinds at Proudfits.
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Proudfits
Ben Ames Williams
Meat Market Reopens Next Monday in Wells Building
The Wells building meat market will reopen Monday with W. M. Clark of Kimball as proprietor. Clark is well recommended from Safeway service. R. G Eggers, former operator, has not announced his plans yet.
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Wells Building
W. M. Clark
Kimball
Mr. Clark
Safeway
R. G Eggers
Wanted Man for Farm Work Inquire at Review Office
Classified note seeking a man for farm labor with preference for a married couple if suitable arrangements can be made. Inquiries directed to the Review office for details and eligibility.
Grand Island guests hosted by Thurman McMillan couple
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wilson of Grand Island were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thurman McMillan, sharing a casual family gathering.
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Ralph Wilson
Grand Island
Mrs. Thurman
Amateur Night in Potter Next Tuesday
A red-letter day on your calendar Tuesday March 21 features American Legion amateur night with over 20 numbers planned. Entries may still be submitted, ballots printed Monday morning, admission 10c for school children and 25c for adults, with cash prizes of 5 3 and 2 dollars. Chorus girls Hoosier hot shots and Ferdinand the bull are billed. come early for a good seat.
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American Legion
Ater
Ferdinand
Bull
Methodist Church Notes Pastor Tanner Colloquy on Ludlow Amendment
Len ten season noted with church school at 10 worship at 11. At 7:30 two speakers will present pro and con of the Ludlow amendment followed by questions. Opportunity for discussion emphasized.
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Methodist Church
C. R. Tanner
Better Way to Raise Chicks with Jamesway Brooder
A Jamesway Oi Burning Brooder is advertised for chick rearing. Prospective buyers are invited to see the product at Proudfits.
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Pride of the
Earl Page
Wesleyan Chorus
Oscar Bennett
High School
KOA
Denver
H. Stevens
Warren Pontious
Tebrinke’s Cafe
Wells
Nickelodeon
MR. and
Mrs
E. C. Tebrinke
S. H. Green
Walter G. Brady
Imp Kidder Mighty Michigan Pneumobile
Red Bug
Lutheran
W. T. Kahse
Ava
San Francisco Worlds Fair
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Boulder Dam
Zion
Bryce
Grand Canyon National Parks
Salt Lake City
Pacific Northwest
Yellowstone National Park
West
Potter Review
Potter, Nebraska
Mr. Stevens
Braska
Yours Truly
A. LL Miller
Hayden
Colorado
Gram
Boyd French
Boyd
Hayden Grain At
Tiattiactiatiat
Aveav
Panhandle
Sie
Stines
Aug. Thies
E. R. Graves
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